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Largest solar photovoltaic power plants worldwide as of June 2024, by capacity (in gigawatts)

Characteristic	Capacity in gigawatts
Xinjiang solar farm (China)	5
Golmud Solar Park (China)	2.8
Bhadla Solar Park (India)	2.7
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (United Arab Emirates)	2.62
Pavagada Solar Park (India)	2.05
Benban Solar Park (Egypt)	1.8
The Tengger Desert Solar Park (China)	1.5
Noor Abu Dhabi Solar Power Project (Abu Dhabi)	1.2
Datong Solar Power Top Runner Base (China)	1.1
Jinchuan Solar Park (China)	1.03

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Many of the largest solar power facilities in the world are located in China. Xinjiang solar farm, located in the Xinjiang province, has a total production capacity of five gigawatts.

Growth of solar capacity worldwide

The rapid expansion of solar power is evident in the dramatic increase in global cumulative solar photovoltaic capacity. In 2024, this figure reached 2.2 terawatts, with approximately 600 gigawatts of new PV capacity added in that year alone. China has emerged as the dominant force in the solar market, contributing nearly 650 gigawatts of solar PV capacity in 2023, surpassing the combined capacity of the next top five producers. The growth of solar energy reflects a broader shift towards renewable and distributed energy technologies in global markets.

Solar market in Asia

Solar energy's share in electricity generation has risen significantly in several countries. In 2024, Hungary led with solar accounting for almost 25 percent of its electricity mix, followed by Luxembourg at over 22 percent. The global average for solar's share in electricity generation reached about 6.9 percent, marking a substantial increase from the previous year.